APRIL 7, 2026
Officer Could Continue Stop Based on Nonworking Headlight That Led to Drug Discovery
A police officer may extend a lawfully initiated traffic stop to investigate the status of a driver’s license even after the reason for initiating the stop is dispelled, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
APRIL 6, 2026
Making the Case: Court Considers Waste Injection Well Dispute, Prolonged Traffic Stop
In the latest edition of “Making the Case,” the Supreme Court of Ohio considers a dispute over waste injection wells in Southeast Ohio and whether police officers could prolong a traffic stop near Cleveland.
APRIL 3, 2026
Charges With Sex Crimes Involving Four Children Over Many Years Could Be Heard at One Trial
A Fairfield County trial court’s decision to conduct one trial for a man accused of committing sex crimes against four young girls over different periods of time was appropriate because the testimony would be simple and direct, and not confuse the jury, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
APRIL 2, 2026
Deed’s Reference to ‘Other Minerals’ Did Not Include Oil and Gas Rights
A 1953 deed transferring land in Harrison County did not retain the rights to drill for oil and gas by stating the owner reserved the right to mine “coal or other minerals of any vein,” the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
APRIL 1, 2026
Featured Decision: Court Finds Judge’s Misstatements Did Not Invalidate Guilty Plea
The Supreme Court of Ohio's decision on the impact of a trial judge’s misstatement about Ohio’s self-defense law and a pretrial ruling not to give a self-defense jury instruction is the latest “Featured Decision” video.
Columbus Can Appeal Trial Court’s Preliminary Injunction of Gun Laws
Columbus can appeal a trial court’s 2023 order temporarily blocking two gun-related local laws from taking effect, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today, finding the city had a right to seek immediate enforcement of its newly enacted laws.
MARCH 26, 2026
Legal Legacy: Sam Sheppard “The Fugitive”
In 1954, a violent crime inside a lakefront Bay Village home drew national attention. Marilyn Sheppard was bludgeoned to death, and her husband, osteopathic physician Sam Sheppard, became the prime suspect. The subsequent trial and appeals were among the most highly publicized in Ohio history and later set the standard for how courts manage intense media coverage to protect the defendant’s right to a fair trial.
MARCH 5, 2026
Legal Legacy: Monthly Themed Exhibits Honor America 250
As part of its America 250 initiative, the Supreme Court of Ohio has unveiled a series of monthly exhibits in its newly renovated Marble Showcase. The rotating exhibits celebrate Ohio's rich history, culture, and contributions to the nation in anticipation of America’s 250th anniversary.
FEBRUARY 24, 2026
Legal Legacy: Ohio’s First Black Justice
As the Supreme Court of Ohio honors perseverance and achievement throughout Black History Month, we remember one of the Court’s own trailblazers.
MARCH 17, 2026
Justice’s Law Review Article Proposes Reconsidering Judicial Age Limits
Ohioans might be open to increasing the 70-year age limit for judges to run for office, but only by a few more years, and as long as the judges leave the bench when they reach their 80s, according to research conducted by Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Patrick F. Fischer.
MARCH 12, 2026
Tuscarawas County Prosecutor Looks Forward to New Judgeship Appointment
A new general and domestic relations judge is taking the bench at the Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court.
APRIL 6, 2026
Supreme Court of Ohio Seeks Volunteer Tour Guides for Historic Moyer Judicial Center
The Supreme Court of Ohio is pleased to announce the opening of its recruitment period for volunteer tour guides at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center. This initiative supports the Court’s mission to educate the public about the judicial system and the architectural significance of the historic building, which welcomes nearly 15,000 visitors annually.
APRIL 2, 2026
Ohio Legal Community Explores Benefits and Risks of AI
Can artificial intelligence help boost efficiency in cases and courts?
A March survey found that more than 90% of attorneys worldwide are using at least one artificial intelligence tool in their daily work.
Professional Conduct Board Schedules Upcoming Disciplinary Hearings
Four disciplinary cases are set for hearings before the Ohio Board of Professional Conduct in the month of April. Hearings take place before a three-member panel of the Board, are open to the public, and begin at 10 a.m., unless otherwise noted.
MARCH 31, 2026
Seats of Justice: Hamilton County
The next stop on the tour of Ohio county courthouses takes viewers to the southwestern corner of the state in Hamilton County.
MARCH 26, 2026
Justice Comes to Town: Supreme Court to Visit Carroll County
On April 15, the Supreme Court of Ohio will travel to Carroll County to hold oral arguments. The visit from the seven justices is part of the Supreme Court’s traveling civic education program for high school students.
MARCH 24, 2026
Case Activity Notification Keeps You Up to Date on Supreme Court Cases
Maybe you’ve watched oral arguments in a case heard by the Supreme Court of Ohio, or you’ve learned about a case pending before the Court. Want to know more? You can follow a case’s progression, filings, and decisions by signing up for Case Activity Notifications.
As the year winds down, it’s a chance to review the good work of the Supreme Court of Ohio, from its important legal decisions to its resourceful approaches to serve the courts, legal community, and public.
APRIL 7, 2026
Ohio Supreme Court brings arguments to Carrollton High School: Canton Repository
The public is invited to attend a session of the Ohio Supreme Court that will be held April 15 at Carrollton High School.
Why do Ohio's Supremes hold court at locations other than Columbus?: Canton Repository
The Ohio Supreme Court will hold hearings in Carrollton on April 15. The public is invited to attend the session with students from four high schools.